Sunday, March 14, 2010

When the Mekongs run dry

The han policy of depriving lower riparian nations of river water is beginning to show its effects.

 When the Mekongs run dry


"Thailand has been particularly vocal, calling for the four MRC members - that is, itself, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam - to apply bilateral diplomatic pressure on Beijing through their respective foreign ministries. During a weekly television address on March 7, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said "we'll ask China to help manage the water flow along the river better so countries in Southeast Asia would not be affected"."

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